Course Description
Systematic study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body at cellular, tissue, and gross levels.
Athena Title
Anatomy and Physiology I
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in CBIO 2200E
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The learner will demonstrate a knowledge of the basic organization, covering support, movement, regulation, and integration of the human body. This requires proficiency in anatomical terminology; knowledge of basic anatomical structure and function; and the ability to evaluate and apply this knowledge to current topics. Evaluation of the student will be through laboratory practical examinations, lecture examinations, and written case presentations. Laboratory practical examinations and lecture examinations will evaluate the student's ability to memorize factual information regarding human anatomy and physiology. Case presentations evaluate the student's ability to read and comprehend current topics in anatomy and physiology, prepare a written evaluation of these topics, and review and critique other students' writings. The case study provides the student with an opportunity to communicate basic biologic principles to a peer audience, as well as receive feedback regarding their critical thinking and written communication skills.
Topical Outline
Introduction: Levels of Organization; Homeostasis Class Protocols; Introduction continued Tissues: Epothelia & Connective Tissues: Muscle & Nervous; Tissue Repair Integument: Epidermis, Dermis Integument: Epidermal Derivatives, Aging, Wound Healing Bone Tissue: Function & Structure Ossification; Bone Growth; Effects of Exerise and Aging; Fractures Articulations: Classification and Structure Selected Diarthrotic Joints, Arthritis Functions and Structure of Skeletal Muscle; Biomechanics Excitation-Contraction Coupling; Muscle Metablism & Skeletal Types Neurons and Neuroglia; Response to Injury Neurophysiology: Membrane and Graded Potentials Action Potentials; Post-synaptic Potentials and Summation Neurotransmitters; CNS; General Introduction Brainstem Cerebellum & Cerebrum Cerebrum Spinal Cord Spinal Nerves Cranial Nerves Sensory Pathways Motor Pathways High Order Functions: EEG, Memory
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